§ 3742.1. Accidents involving death or personal injury whilenot properly licensed.(a) Offense defined.--A person whose operating privilege was
disqualified, canceled, recalled, revoked or suspended and not
restored or who does not hold a valid driver's license and
applicable endorsements for the type and class of vehicle being
operated commits an offense under this section if the person was
the driver of any vehicle and caused an accident resulting in
injury or death of any person.
(b) Penalties.--
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any
person violating subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the
second degree.
(2) If the victim suffers serious bodily injury or
death, any person violating subsection (a) commits a felony
of the third degree.
(3) Any motor vehicle, as defined in section 102
(relating to definitions), used in the commission of an
offense under this section may be deemed contraband and
forfeited in accordance with the provisions set forth in 18
Pa.C.S. § 6501(d) (relating to scattering rubbish).
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the term "serious
bodily injury" means any bodily injury which creates a
substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent
disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function
of any bodily member or organ.
(Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1996,
P.L.660, No.115, eff. imd.; Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151,
eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1667, No.211, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment. Act 211 amended subsec. (a).
Cross References. Section 3742.1 is referred to in sections
1532, 1542, 1554, 1606 of this title.

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